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To the right you can see that all of these bonds are trading at premiums to par, except for the Treasury note.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

The 12-member panel appeared to nearly reach a consensus, except for a single holdout who, Reddington said, "would not apply the law of reasonable doubt" as instructed by the judge.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

City officials have closed the Peninsula area to vehicular traffic, except for residents until further notice as crews continue mitigation and response efforts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Tiedemann says that except for the occasional brand deal, she still films and edits all of her posts on Instagram and TikTok herself.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

The dead man had worn his long brown hair loose, except for a single lock at the temple, matted with red ochre.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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